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Vacationing family from New Jersey stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches
The death toll from Hurricane Beryl is rising, as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Atlantic in July lashes the Caribbean.As the storm barrels toward Jamaica, people are on high alert, including a New Jersey family on vacation, who were hoping to make it off the island before the storm arrives.The Simon family spent six glorious days in Montego Bay. For them, this trip was a long-awaited getaway and college graduation celebration."It's actually beautiful. It's beautiful," said Brett Savage-Simon from Bloomfield, New Jersey.But the tropical beauty captured in some of their pictures will soon be replaced with storm-force...
New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates
NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
New Jersey Civil Services Commission Announces Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities For All Local Municipalities
ELIZABETH, NJ - The application portal for volunteer firefighter positions has opened according to the New Jersey Civil Services Commission. Opportunities are available throughout the state, including Elizabeth. The deadline to apply is September 3. The City of Elizabeth requires all applicants to be Elizabeth residents. All opportunities require proof of residency in New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Additionally, all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 35, and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination. More information can be found on the State of New Jersey website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Coughlin: NJ Budget a ‘Win’ for Families, Seniors, Schools
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The state’s new record-setting $56.6 billion budget for FY2025 earned praise from N.J. Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin for its historic property tax relief and greater aid for schools and healthcare. Gov. Phil Murphy approved the state’s new $56.6 billion budget on Friday, June 28, two days ahead of a constitutional balanced-budget deadline that would have triggered a state shutdown.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER About half of the FY2025 state budget, roughly $27 billion, “will provide property-tax relief,” directly or indirectly, Murphy said in a prepared statement. Coughlin (D–19th Dist.), who...
Endangered N.J. school saved by state budget boost, educators say
The New Jersey School of Conservation will be able to continue its environmental education programs and reach out more energetically to underserved schools thanks to an increase in state funding in the budget Gov. Phil Murphy signed on Friday. Murphy’s preliminary budget had included only $800,000 for the school, which...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Popular Convenience Store With Over 300 Locations in New Jersey Could Be Closing
We are seeing this way to much lately. Our favorite stores and convenience stores we stop at every day are closing. It all seems to stem from the pandemic from 4 years ago and some of these stores and convenience stores never recuperated after the nationwide shut-down. What popular convenience...
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
Jackson Boy Enjoys Wish From The Dream Factory
JACKSON– An 11-year-old township boy received his dream courtesy of The Dream Factory, an organization whose “product” is granting wishes to young people. Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore (DFJS) Director Luanne Wood told The Jackson Times, “We are an all-volunteer charity that grants dreams to local critically and chronically ill children. “Our past dreams have included celebrity meetings with Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, LeBron James, and the Jonas Brothers, as well as cruises, shopping trips, and the most popular dream, a visit to Disney.”
Group wants state probe of real estate companies over rent-fixing claims
The group claims housing companies are fueling the affordability crisis while hiking rents to fuel profits. The post Group wants state probe of real estate companies over rent-fixing claims appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
More than 2,000 NJ workers will lose their jobs by year’s end
In New Jersey, employers are required to tell the state when they plan to layoff or release 50 or more workers from any one location. The notices, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications — or WARN notices — must be filed no less than 90 days from the termination date.
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